Cloudy with a Chance of Sunshine – Cataract Surgery & Management

Cloudy with a Chance of Sunshine - Cataract Surgery & Management

Date: 21/08/2022 (AEST)

Venue: Victoria Park Alabaster Room, Herston Road, Herston , QLD, 4006

Provider: Queensland Eye & Retina Specialists

Contact: Emi Cheng, [E] emic@qers.com.au, [P] (07) 3555 5960

Learning Objectives

• Have insight into the pathway patients with cataract will follow, from the point of the optometrist referral to the surgeon’s table and back to the referring optometrist
• Appreciate the information desired by ophthalmologists in a cataract referral
• Be able to instruct patients on appropriate steps to take prior to attending a cataract assessment (eg treating dry eye disease, removing contact lenses prior to biometry measurements)
• Understand clinical decision making used to identify which lens is most suitable for which patient, based on patients’ ocular histories
• be able to discuss lens suitability with patients
• Learn how to appropriately triage patients with multiple pathologies, including cataracts and other potential co-morbidities
• Be better equipped to manage patient expectations both prior to and after cataract surgery
• Have improved ability and understanding of subjective refraction techniques for different IOL types
• Be able to inform patients of likely surgical procedures they may need, discuss follow up requirements and post operative care instructions
• Be able to identify red flags when assessing patients pre & post operatively
• Have a better understanding of current cataract surgery techniques, for both simple and complicated surgery
• Understand the history and development of cataract surgery and intraocular lenses
• Have further insight into emerging technology in the realm of cataract surgery
• Identify lenses in broad categories (eg. monofocal, toric, multifocal) based on their appearance during biomicroscopy
• Have an understanding of the limitations of current IOLs
• Have an understanding of the parameters affecting IOL selections
• Be aware of the conditions that may limit effectiveness of IOLs designed to ameliorate presbyopic symptoms
• Be exposed to a number of different cataract clinical scenarios
• Have a better understanding of the nuances of pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative decision making process
• Understand the complex nature of choosing the most appropriate IOL for each patient
• Be able to confidently assist in the pre- and post-operative co-management of patient undergoing cataract surgery.

Max CPD hours awarded: 4.5

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